Is he feeling at every minute his inner body as something completely natural, or does he feel it sometimes throughout the day... What about you?
The period of more intense consciousness in my life was the period I dedicated myself "stronger" to feel the inner body... I want to know if it is a requirement to being really conscious all day long

I want to know if it is a requirement to being really conscious all day long

No. Feeling the inner body is just one strategy to direct attention away from the thinking mind, where people have been conditioned to have their attention. It's that conditioned mind where the ego makes its appearance, so by interrupting its lifeblood of attention it can be seen/realized that what you really are is not found in the mind.

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Hmm ok. But it seemed it was more of an ancient thing. He said that physical aging can be reduced because of this meditation. What are your thoughts on that?

I'd agree, yes. Being in touch with the inner body allows the body to be heard when it is in distress and therefore enables us to become active in the healing process when needed. Also, being in touch with the inner body allows the dissipation of trapped negative energies which if ignored may lead to the manifestation of physical illness.

“Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” ― Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Jayakanth wrote:Where did tolle based this inner body meditation from? Who did he learn it from?

The inner body meditation is a term coined by ET.

The practice is common to other "traditions" This practice is also referred to as embodied presence, embodied awareness or just embodiment. The practice of Vipassana also concentrates on sensations within the body.

The "first foundation of mindfulness" as taught by the Buddha is mindfulness of the body. I heard a talk by ET where he mentioned it as one of the first things the Buddha taught.

In writings attributed to the Buddha, this practice seems to be highly recommended by him. Here is a quote from the Buddha.

“There is one thing that when cultivated and regularly practiced, leads to deep spiritual intention, to peace, to mindfulness and clear comprehension, to vision and knowledge, to a happy life here and now and to the culmination of wisdom and awakening. And what is that one thing? It is mindfulness centered on the body.”

Elsewhere, Buddha said, “If the body is not cultivated, the mind cannot be cultivated. If the body is cultivated then the mind can be cultivated.”

Powerful words.

For me, the practice has changed my life. It has helped me in so many ways. The hardest part is remembering to do it. But I go through periods where it is always with me, so much so, that when I awake in the morning it is the first thing I am conscious of without my intending to be (maybe because I do to sleep practicing it)

Anyway, I'm presuming that he picked it up from other traditions and found it to be trans formative and simple and is why he talks about it so much. Rightfully so.

Last point, I once read a book called Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Dr. Rick Hanson, where he mentions this practice (calls something else) and says that it has the effect of quieting the chatty part of the brain and strengthens the part responsible for calmness and concentration.

Jayakanth wrote:Where did tolle based this inner body meditation from? Who did he learn it from?

The inner body meditation is a term coined by ET.

The practice is common to other "traditions" This practice is also referred to as embodied presence, embodied awareness or just embodiment. The practice of Vipassana also concentrates on sensations within the body.

The "first foundation of mindfulness" as taught by the Buddha is mindfulness of the body. I heard a talk by ET where he mentioned it as one of the first things the Buddha taught.

In writings attributed to the Buddha, this practice seems to be highly recommended by him. Here is a quote from the Buddha.

“There is one thing that when cultivated and regularly practiced, leads to deep spiritual intention, to peace, to mindfulness and clear comprehension, to vision and knowledge, to a happy life here and now and to the culmination of wisdom and awakening. And what is that one thing? It is mindfulness centered on the body.”

Elsewhere, Buddha said, “If the body is not cultivated, the mind cannot be cultivated. If the body is cultivated then the mind can be cultivated.”

Powerful words.

For me, the practice has changed my life. It has helped me in so many ways. The hardest part is remembering to do it. But I go through periods where it is always with me, so much so, that when I awake in the morning it is the first thing I am conscious of without my intending to be (maybe because I do to sleep practicing it)

Anyway, I'm presuming that he picked it up from other traditions and found it to be trans formative and simple and is why he talks about it so much. Rightfully so.

Last point, I once read a book called Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Dr. Rick Hanson, where he mentions this practice (calls something else) and says that it has the effect of quieting the chatty part of the brain and strengthens the part responsible for calmness and concentration.

I find this practice so effective. I practice it almost everyday. Where can i get more info on that? Does it take a lot of practice to increase ur sensitivity? 'm curious though, what are the other things the buddha taught that is espoused by ET? Pardon my ignorance in this.

Jayakanth wrote:
I find this practice so effective. I practice it almost everyday. Where can i get more info on that? Does it take a lot of practice to increase ur sensitivity? 'm curious though, what are the other things the buddha taught that is espoused by ET? Pardon my ignorance in this.

Rgds

The Buddha also spoke of living in the present moment and about the ego. It was through ET that I looked into Buddhism. I don't consider Buddhism to be a religion, since there is no god or anything to worship. The Buddha was a man, and nothing more. I think of him as one of the world's first psychotherapists or something along that lines. He didn't teach a religion but a path to internal peace and happiness. I don't consider myself a "Buddhist", but do read and listen to teachings about Buddhism. I think ET was influenced by these teachings.

I'm attaching a link to a Dharma talk by Tara Brach that dovetails nicely into this discussion. She teaches about Buddhist teachings, but not so much on information, but on practical experiences. This talk is about embodied presence and you will see by the talk that it is a significant practice. I would recommend to listen to her podcasts (there are hundreds) and maybe even read her book "Radical Acceptance".

Jayakanth wrote:
I find this practice so effective. I practice it almost everyday. Where can i get more info on that? Does it take a lot of practice to increase ur sensitivity? 'm curious though, what are the other things the buddha taught that is espoused by ET? Pardon my ignorance in this.

Rgds

The Buddha also spoke of living in the present moment and about the ego. It was through ET that I looked into Buddhism. I don't consider Buddhism to be a religion, since there is no god or anything to worship. The Buddha was a man, and nothing more. I think of him as one of the world's first psychotherapists or something along that lines. He didn't teach a religion but a path to internal peace and happiness. I don't consider myself a "Buddhist", but do read and listen to teachings about Buddhism. I think ET was influenced by these teachings.

I'm attaching a link to a Dharma talk by Tara Brach that dovetails nicely into this discussion. She teaches about Buddhist teachings, but not so much on information, but on practical experiences. This talk is about embodied presence and you will see by the talk that it is a significant practice. I would recommend to listen to her podcasts (there are hundreds) and maybe even read her book "Radical Acceptance".